Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay range in Lewiston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,410 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety specialists in Lewiston earn between $59,330 and $99,630.
- $57K10th
- $59K25th
- $85KMedian
- $100K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,520 | $7,293 | $42.08 |
| Median | $84,990 | $7,082 | $40.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,330 | $4,944 | $28.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,630 | $8,302 | $47.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Lewiston vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety specialists in Lewiston earn 7% less than the Idaho average ($93,840) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($93,860). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $90,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $87,520 | $84,990 | $57,290 | $129,410 | 30 |
| Idaho | $93,840 | $86,920 | $58,150 | $135,660 | 730 |
| United States | $93,860 | $90,150 | $55,000 | $134,950 | 140,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary after taxes in Lewiston
On the average salary of $87,520, a single filer in Lewiston takes home about $66,870 a year, or $5,573 a month and $2,572 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Lewiston, ID-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $70,400 | $5,867 |
| Working in ID | $66,870 | $5,573 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Lewiston a good place for occupational health and safety specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lewiston area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $87,520 buys what about $96,007 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lewiston ($48,300). A typical home costs $376,787, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in other Idaho cities
Lewiston ranks 4th of 5 Idaho metro areas for this job; Idaho Falls pays the most ($106,490).
- Idaho Falls$106,490
- Boise$92,570
- Twin Falls$88,800
- Lewiston$87,520
- Coeur d'Alene$82,600
All Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries in Idaho
Highest-paying cities for occupational health and safety specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,420).
- San Jose, CA$136,420
- San Francisco, CA$127,030
- Kennewick, WA$123,590
- Oxnard, CA$114,880
- Vallejo, CA$114,640
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Lewiston: questions
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make an hour in Lewiston?
$42.08 an hour on average, and $40.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety specialists salary in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety specialists take-home pay in Lewiston?
About $66,870 a year ($5,573 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,520. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do occupational health and safety specialists earn more in Lewiston than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($93,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-5011; area Lewiston, ID-WA (30300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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